CAN YOU REPLACE A DOOR KNOB WITH A DEADBOLT?

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CAN YOU REPLACE A DOOR KNOB WITH A DEADBOLT?
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Introduction
A deadbolt is a lock which connects door and door
frame and are more preferrable against forcing
and manupulation . In this article you will get
to know whether you can replace door knob with
deadbolt.
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Can You Put a Deadbolt On an Inside Door?
If there is space between the door and frame for
the lock mechanism and strike plate, you can
install a deadbolt on an interior door with help
of professional Locksmith expert in Mesa .
Deadbolts would jeopardise the integrity of a
hollow core door, hence the door cannot be hollow
core.
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Do You Need a Door Handle On a Door?
Some doors don't have handles. If yours lacks a
handle but has a handle-hole, you can swap it out
for a deadbolt. It might be necessary to drill or
cut away some of the casing or jamb. A deadbolt
will function as a handle if a conventional
handle is removed and it is instead secured with
a key. Consult Locksmith Mesa for better
information.
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Will a Deadbolt Fit the Same Hole As the Door
Knob?
What kind of door you have makes a difference.
Drilling more holes into an older piece of wood
or plywood could be dangerous. More holes mean
more possible weak places, which decreases the
stability of your door.
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Will a Door Weaken If More Lock Holes Are
Drilled?
What kind of door you have makes a difference.
Drilling more holes into an older piece of wood
or plywood could be dangerous. More holes mean
more possible weak places, which decreases the
stability of your door. Check first Locksmith
expert in Mesa
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Will a Deadbolt Fit the Same Hole As the Door
Knob?
You can install a lock in place of a door knob.
Only if you already have a deadbolt hole will it
fit in the same hole as a knob. Remove the old
door knob and ensure sure there is a hole in it
before installing a deadbolt in its place. In
that case, you will have to create one.
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